ConnecticutLocated in the southern part of the New England region of the U.S., Connecticut is home to 3.5 million people. The state is named after the Connecticut River that runs through it, and it is bordered by Long Island Sound to the south. Connecticut is the third smallest and fourth most densely populated U.S. state, with its most populous city being Bridgeport and its capital being Hartford. Part of the Tri-State area that also includes New York and New Jersey, the state is a center for large business and has many bedroom communities that serve New York City. If you’d like to make The Constitution State your home, here are the 50 safest cities in Connecticut to help you make the best choice.
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Our list was compiled based on FBI violent crime stats and proprietary backgroundchecks.org research data. Rates are normalized per 100,000 residents with the state average being 237 for violent crime and 1,920 for property crime. This is calculated by taking (# of crimes/population) * 100,000.

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#1 Ridgefield

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Located in Fairfield County, the town of Ridgefield is home to 24,600 residents.  The community was incorporated in 1709, is the site of many historic properties, and has an active arts program with several orchestra groups.  Ridgefield is the safest place to live in Connecticut, with a violent crime rate of 4, and the chance of being involved in a property crime here just .03%.

#2 Darien

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Another town in Fairfield County, Darien is home to 20,700 residents.  This affluent community serves as a distant suburb to Manhattan and is the site of several yacht clubs, public beaches on Long Island Sound, and four country clubs.  Another safe choice, the violent crime rate in Darien is 9.5, and residents here have a .04% chance of being affected by property crime.

#3 Canton

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Located in Hartford County, the town of Canton is home to 10,200 residents.  The community was incorporated in 1806, sits on the banks of the Farmington River, and was named among the “Ten Coolest Small Towns in America” by Budget Travel.  Another safe place to call home, the violent crime rate here is 9.7, and the chance of being involved in a property crime in Canton is just .08%.

#4 Wilton

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A town in Fairfield County, Wilton has a current population of 18,000 residents.  Due to its location, many residents commute to New York City but the community is also home to several large companies and start-ups such as Deloitte & Touche, Cannondale Bicycle Corp., and Breitling USA.  The violent crime rate in Wilton is 10.9, and residents here have a .05% chance of being affected by property crime.

#5 Madison

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Located in New Haven County, the town of Madison is home to 18,200 residents.  The community was first settled in 1641 and is best known for its miles of public beaches along Long Island Sound, which includes Hammonasset Beach State Park and Surf Club Beach.  The violent crime rate here is 10.9, and residents of Madison have a .06% chance of being involved in a property crime.

#6 Brookfield

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A town in northern Fairfield County, Brookfield is home to 16,400 residents.  The community lies in the southern foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, sits on the shores of Candlewood Lake, and has a designated historic district.  The violent crime rate in Brookfield is 12, and the chance of being affected by property crime here is 1.1%.

#7 Cheshire

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Located in New Haven County, the town of Cheshire is home to 29,200 residents. The community sits in the Central Quinnipiac Valley, is the site of the state’s largest waterfall, and was included on Money’s list of “100 Best Places to Live.”  The violent crime rate here is 13.7, and residents of Cheshire have a .09% chance of being involved in a property crime.

#8 Monroe

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A town in Fairfield County, Monroe is home to 19,400 residents.  Considered a bedroom community to New York City, the community has several distinct neighborhoods, many historic properties, and over 1,300 acres of preserved open space.  The violent crime rate in Monroe is 15.2, and the chance of being affected by property crime here is just .08%.

#9 Rocky Hill

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Located in Hartford County, the town of Rocky Hill has a current population of 19,700 residents.  Considered a suburb of both Hartford and New Haven, the community is home to Dinosaur State Park and was included on Money’s list of best places to live in the U.S.  The violent crime rate here is 15.2, and residents of Rocky Hill have a 1.3% chance of being involved in a  property crime.

#10 Coventry

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A town in Tolland County, Coventry is home to 12,400 residents.  The community was incorporated in 1712, sits adjacent to the 373-acre Wangumbaug Lake, and is the site of many historic properties.  The violent crime rate in Coventry is 16.1, and the chance of being affected by property crime here is 1.3%.

#11 Granby

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Located in Hartford County, the town of Granby is home to 11,200 residents.  The community lies in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains in the Litchfield Hills and has eight listings on the National Register of Historic Places.  The violent crime rate here is 17.7, and residents of Granby have a .08% chance of being involved in a property crime.

#12 Newtown

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A town in Fairfield County, Newtown is home 27,500 residents.  Founded in 1705, the community is considered a suburb of Danbury, is just 42 miles northeast of New York City, and has several distinct neighborhoods within its borders.  The violent crime rate in Newtown is 25.1, and the chance of being affected by property crime here is just .06%.

#13 Suffield

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Located in Hartford County, the town of Suffield is home to 15,700 residents.  The community sits in the Connecticut River Valley between the cities of Hartford and Springfield, Massachusetts, and is served by the Suffield Public School District as well a private prep school, Suffield Academy.  The violent crime rate here is 25.3, and residents of Suffield have a .08% chance of being involved in a property crime.

#14 Avon

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Another town in Hartford County, Avon is home to 18,000 residents.  Considered a suburb of Hartford, the community was settled in 1645, is a part of the Metacomet Ridge near Talcott Mountain, and is the site of Hartford Avon Old Farms School, a prestigious boarding school.  The violent crime rate in Avon is 27.5, and the chance of being affected by property crime here is less than 1%.

#15 Weston

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Located in Fairfield County, the town of Weston has a current population of 10,100 residents.  This affluent community is just 45 miles from New York City, has little commercial development, and is home to Devil’s Den Preserve, a 1,746-acre nature reserve.  The violent crime rate here is 29.1, and residents of Weston have just a .03% chance of being involved in a property crime.

#16 Simsbury

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A town in Hartford County, Simsbury is home to 23,500 residents. Top employers in the community include several major insurance companies, but the town is best known for its quality education system, where public schools are highly ranked and where there are also several private schools.  The violent crime rate in Simsbury is 29.7, and the chance of being affected by property crime here is just .07%.

#17 New Canaan

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Located in Fairfield County, the town of New Canaan is home to 19,700 residents.  This affluent community is just 36 miles west of New Haven, 48 miles northeast of New York City, and is also known for its quality education system.  The violent crime rate here is 30, and residents of New Canaan have a .06% chance of being involved in a property crime.

#18 Bethel

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Another town in Fairfield County, Bethel is home to 18,500 residents.  The community was incorporated in 1855, encompasses 16.9 square miles, and is the site of the headquarters of Duracell.  The violent crime rate in Bethel is 31.9, and the chance of being affected by property crime here is 1.7%.

#19 Wallingford

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Located in New Haven County, the town of Wallingford is home 45,100 residents.  The community was established in 1667, sits along the banks of the Quinnipiac River, and has many sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  The violent crime rate here is 33.2, and residents of Wallingford have a 2% chance of being involved in a property crime.

#20 North Branford

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Another town in New Haven County, North Branford is home to 14,400 residents.  The community is part of the Metacomet Ridge adjacent to Totoket Mountain, was originally a mill and farming community, and encompasses 26.7 square miles of land.  The violent crime rate in North Branford is 34.7, and the chance of being affected by property crime here is 1.3%.

#21 South Windsor

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Located in Hartford County, the town of South Windsor is home to 25,700 residents.  The community was incorporated in 1845, sits along the banks of the Scantic River, and is the site of several historic districts.  The violent crime rate here is 34.9, and residents of South Windsor have a 1.4% chance of being involved in a property crime.

#22 Wolcott

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A town in New Haven County, Wolcott is home to 16,600 residents. This community in the Naugatuck River Valley was incorporated in 1796 and remains densely populated, with approximately 56% of the land being undeveloped or used for open spaces.  The violent crime rate in Wolcott is 35.9, and the chance of being affected by property crime here is 1.9%.

#23 Greenwich

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Located in Fairfield County, the town of Greenwich has a current population of 62,200 residents.  The community is just a 38-minute train ride into Manhattan, is home to many financial services companies, and was included on Money’s list of best places to live in the United States.  The violent crime rate here is 37.1, and residents of Greenwich have a .05% chance of being involved in a property crime.

#24 East Hampton

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A town in Middlesex County, East Hampton is home to 12,900 residents.  The community is the site of several popular parks and historic properties, sits adjacent to Lake Pocotopaug, and is known as “Belltown, USA” due to its history in the manufacturing of bells.  The violent crime rate in East Hampton is 38.4, and the chance of being affected by property crime here is 1.1%.

#25 Trumbull

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Located in Fairfield County, the town of Trumbull is home to 36,000 residents.  The community was settled in 1639, lies along the banks of the Pequonnock River, and has over 870 acres of parkland.  The violent crime rate here is 38.4, and residents of Trumbull have a 1.4% chance of being involved in a property crime.

#26 Westport

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Another town in Fairfield County, Westport is home to 26,300 residents.  The community lies on the coast of Long Island Sound, is just 47 miles northeast of New York City, and is the site of several financial services and technical companies  The violent crime rate in Westport is 41.2, and the chance of being affected by property crime here is 1.1%.

#27 North Haven

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Located in New Haven County, North Haven is home to 24,000 residents.  The community is just 10 miles from New Haven and Yale University and is the site of both Sleeping Giant State Park and Quinnipiac University.  The violent crime rate here is 49.8, and residents of North Haven have a 2.3% chance of being involved in a property crime.

#28 Orange

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Another town in New Haven County, Orange is home to 13,900 residents.  The community was incorporated in 1822 and is the site of several business headquarters, such as Pez Candies, Southern Connecticut Gas, and The United Illuminating Company.  The violent crime rate in Orange is 50.1, and the chance of being affected by property crime here is 2.6%.

#29 Windsor

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Located in Hartford County, the town of Windsor is home to 29,000 residents.  Considered a suburb of Hartford, both the Connecticut and Farmington rivers run through the community and there are many historic properties located here.  The violent crime rate in the town is 51.5, and residents of Windsor have a 1.4% chance of being involved in a property crime.

#30 Shelton

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A town in Fairfield County, Shelton is home to 39,500 residents.  The community has over 15 miles of hiking trails and is the site of several prominent companies such as Pitney Bowes, NEC, Tetley USA, and Hubbell Inc.  The violent crime rate in Shelton is 54.9, and the chance of being affected by property crime here is just 1%.

#31 Fairfield

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Also located in Fairfield County, the town of Fairfield is home to 59,400 residents.  The community lies on the Gold Coast of Connecticut on Long Island Sound and is the site of several large companies such as General Electric Co., Bigelow Tea Company, and Fairfield University.  The violent crime rate here is 54.9, and residents of Fairfield have a 2.1% chance of being involved in a property crime.

#32 Stonington

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A town in New London County, Stonington is home to 18,500 residents.  The community is comprised of the borough of Stonington and the villages of Wequetequock, Lords Point, and Pawcatuck, as well as many historic properties.  The violent crime rate in Stonington is 59.3, and the chance of being affected by property crime here is 1.7%.

#33 Seymour

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Located in New Haven County, the town of Seymour is home to 16,500 residents.  The community was incorporated in 1850, encompasses 15 square miles, and is known for its annual events such as Seymour Pink Day, Founder’s Day, and Smoke in the Valley.  The violent crime rate here is 60.4, and residents of Seymour have a .09% chance of being involved in a property crime.

#34 Glastonbury

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A town in Hartford County, Glastonbury is home to 34,400 residents.  The community sits on the banks of Connecticut River, is just 7 miles southeast of Hartford, and is known for its annual Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce Apple Harvest Festival each fall.  The violent crime rate in Glastonbury is 63.7, and the chance of being affected by property crime here is less than 1%.

#35 Southington

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Also located in Hartford County, the town of Southington is home to 43,000 residents.  The community was incorporated in 1779, includes the villages of Milldale, Plantsville, and Marion, and has over 40 properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  The violent crime rate here is 64.8, and residents of Southington have a 1.7% chance of being involved in a property crime.

#36 Plymouth

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A town in Litchfield County, Plymouth is home to 12,200 residents.  Named after the town in Massachusetts, the community was incorporated in 1795, became known for its manufacture of clocks, and is separated into nine principal communities.  The violent crime rate in Plymouth is 65.6, and the chance of being affected by property crime here is just 1.7%.

#37 Enfield

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Located in Hartford County, the town of Enfield is home to 44,600 resident.  Originally a part of Massachusetts, the community was incorporated in 1683 and annexed by Connecticut in 1749.  Major sections of the town are Enfield Village, Sherwood Village, Thompsonville, Scitico, and Hazardville. The violent crime rate here is 67, and residents of Enfield have a 1.8% chance of being involved in a property crime.

#38 West Hartford

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Another town in Hartford County, West Hartford has a current population of 63,200 residents.  The community is just 5 miles from downtown Hartford, is home to the University of Hartford, as well as a vibrant downtown district called West Hartford Center.  The violent crime rate in West Hartford is 72.5, and the chance of being affected by property crime here is 2.6%.

#39 New Milford

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Located in Litchfield County, the town of New Milford is home to 28,600 residents.  The community lies on the banks of the Housatonic River and encompasses 62 square miles, making it the largest town in the state in terms of area.  The violent crime rate here is 74.9, and residents of New Milford have a 1.2% chance of being involved in a property crime.

#40 Branford

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A town in New Haven County, Branford is home to 28,000 residents.  The community sits on the shores of Long Island Sound, is 8 miles east of New Haven, and is the site of several hiking trails, beaches, and marinas.  The violent crime rate in Branford is 74.9, and the chance of being affected by property crime here is 2.4%.

#41 Cromwell

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Located in Middlesex County, the town of Cromwell is home to 14,000 residents.  The community sits along the banks of the Connecticut River, encompasses 13.5 square miles, and is the site of several historic districts.  The violent crime rate here is 78.2, and residents of Cromwell have a 2% chance of being involved in a property crime.

#42 Windsor Locks

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A town in Hartford County, Windsor Locks has a current population of 12,500 residents.  The community was named for a set of locks on the nearby Connecticut River and is home to both the New England Air Museum and Bradley International Airport.  The violent crime rate in Windsor Locks is 79.7, and the chance of being affected by property crime here is 1.7%.

#43 Wethersfield

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Also located in Hartford County, the town of Wethersfield is home to 26,600 residents.  Considered a southern suburb of Hartford, the community was settled in 1634 and is the site of the state’s oldest historic district called “Old Wethersfield.”  The violent crime rate here is 85.9, and residents of Wethersfield have a 1.5% chance of being involved in a property crime.

#44 Milford

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A town in New Haven County, Milford is home to 52,700 residents.  The community lies along the coast of Long Island Sound, is the site of Subway’s headquarters, and is known for its popular annual Oyster Festival each summer.  The violent crime rate in Milford is 87.1, and the chance of being affected by property crime here is 3%.

#45 Old Saybrook

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Located in Middlesex County, the town of Old Saybrook is home to 10,200 residents.  The community sits where the Connecticut River meets the Long Island Sound, has many historic properties, and includes the borough of Fenwick.  The violent crime rate here is 87.4, and residents of Old Saybrook have a 1.5% chance of being involved in a property crime.

#46 Plainfield

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A town in Windham County, Plainfield is home to 15,400 residents.  The community was incorporated in 1699, has a history as a mill town, and lies adjacent to both the Quinebaug and Moosup rivers.  The violent crime rate in Plainfield is 90.9, and the chance of being affected by property crime here is just .07%.

#47 Newington

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Located in Hartford County, the town of Newington is home to 30,500 residents.  The community is just 8 miles south of downtown Hartford, is the site of Mill Pond Falls, and is home to the headquarters of Northeast Utilities.  The violent crime rate here is 91.3, and residents of Newington have a 2.5% chance of being involved in a property crime.

#48 Naugatuck

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Considered both a borough and a town in New Haven County, Naugatuck is home to 31,800 residents.  The community sits on both sides of the Naugatuck River, encompasses 16.5 square miles, and includes several historic properties.  The violent crime rate in Naugatuck is 94.1, and the chance of being affected by property crime here is 1.9%.

#49 Farmington

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Located in Hartford County, the town of Farmington has a current population of 25,300 residents.  Considered a suburb of Hartford, the community is home to the headquarters of several large companies including Carvel, Carrier Corp, and Otis Elevator Company.  The violent crime rate here is 94.4, and residents of Farmington have a 2.4% chance of being involved in a property crime.

#50 Berlin

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Another town in Hartford County, Berlin is home to 19,800 residents.  The community was incorporated in 1785, includes the two hamlets of East Berlin and Kensington, and it lies along the border of the Metacomet Ridge.  The violent crime rate in Berlin is 105.3, and the chance of being affected by property crime here is just 1.5%.

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